Chapter 333
Taking in the mess inside the room, Eric was caught off guard.
After a beat, he couldn’t help but remark, “Duncan’s still as messed up as ever. Boss, you can breathe easy now. That shameless woman must’ve been put through hell. Bet she’s too shattered to even shed a
tear…”
Eric’s voice trailed off when he noticed the look in lan’s eyes. His usually composed and stoic boss had eyes blazing with a deep, crimson fury–born from heart-wrenching pain.
Eric
oved lan with concern. “Boss, what’s wrong? You look… rough.”
“The woman tonight… was Willow,” lan’s voice quivered as if it came from afar. Eric’s eyes widened in disbelief. Willow?
That meant the person who suffered so horribly was Willow! No wonder lan was acting so strangely.
Eric wanted to speak up, but lan’s menacing presence rendered him speechless. He quietly exited the room to find out about Willow’s well–being.
Zayn’s unexpected appearance at Gourmet Haven had raised eyebrows among the staff, making it easy for Eric to uncover the truth.
Returning cautiously to the room, Eric found lan still frozen in place.
Taking a deep breath, he broke the silence, saying, “Boss, I’ve got word on Ms. Sanford’s location.”
“Speak!” lan barked, sending Eric stumbling back a few paces.
Eric’s lips trembled before he cautiously responded, “Boss, I couldn’t confirm if Duncan got what he
“As they left, a staffer saw them and said… said she was bleeding. Bad.”
She was bleeding… lan felt a sharp pang in his chest, nearly suffocating. He clutched at his heart, but the pain was only escalating.
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